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Historic Bridges: Muskingum River

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 5

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Dresden Suspension Bridge
HSR

OH-208 Over Muskingum River in Dresden: Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Metal 24 Panel Pony Truss Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 705 ft. Main Span: 443 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Company of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Clyde Tucker Morris of Columbus, Ohio

Bypassed and abandoned, this rare and beautiful bridge is one of a very small number of eyebar suspension bridges in the country.

Ellis Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 12
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Muskingum River in Rural: Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 550 ft. Main Span: 134 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge has a complex and fascinating history and includes a rare Whipple truss span.

McConnelsville Bridge
Morgan County Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

Riverview Road (CR-203) Over Muskingum River in McConnelsville and Malta: Morgan County, Ohio, United States

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 566 ft. Main Span: 203 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio

This impressive bridge with its ornamental details was designed to resemble the older truss bridge it replaced following its destruction in the 1913 flood.

Mohawk Dam Bridge
HSR

Utility Access Road Over Muskingum River in Rural: Coshocton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1937 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio

This bridge with variable depth truss serves as access to the utility building for a dam all of which is detailed in Art Deco style.

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Philo Bridge
Philo-Duncan Falls Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street Over Muskingum River in Philo and Duncan Falls: Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 828 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ohio State Highway Department

This bridge was an uncommon example of a mid-20th century through truss swing bridge that also included fixed through truss approach spans.

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